McCollum – Matthew "Matt" Paul McCollum, Jr., age 32, of Hilliard, Florida passed away on February 21, 2023.  He was born on May 5, 1990, in Jacksonville, Florida to Matthew Paul McCollum and Kim Jo Snyder McCollum. Matt spent the last 20 years in Nassau County.  He was a diesel mechanic by trade and a former employee of Florida Infrastructure.  Matt had an infectious smile that always made you feel comfortable and a heart of gold. He was very kindhearted and was always willing to help anyone in need. Matt had a special place in his heart for his niece, Brylee.  She had him wrapped around her finger to say the least.  Matt enjoyed spending time with his brother Vinny, mud bogging, reading science fiction books, working on vehicles, and listening to music which was his form of therapy.  He had a passion for big trucks, particularly Ford trucks. Matt was one of a kind and will be dearly missed.  He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Lloyd McCollum, grandmothers, Lucille McCollum, Helen Snyder; aunt, Debby Jordan.

Matt is survived by his parents, Matthew Paul McCollum, Sr. and Kim Jo McCollum of Hilliard, Fl; brother, Vincent "Vinny" McCollum of Hilliard; grandfather, Raymond Snyder of Hilliard, FL; uncles and aunts, Betty Jordan of Jacksonville, FL, Judy (Jack) Mahoney of Jacksonville, FL, Susan (Scotty) Dye of Jacksonville, FL, Frank (Simone) Jordan of New Orleans, LA, Connie (Jim) Doucette of Jacksonville, FL, Steve Snyder of Jacksonville, FL; special niece, Brylee; numerous cousins, and many friends.

A Celebration of Matt's Life will be held on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at Nassau Funeral Home.  Family will receive friends from 12:00 -2:00 p.m. at the funeral home prior to the service.  The arrangements are under the care and direction of Nassau Funeral Home, 541720 US-1, Callahan, Florida 32011. 904-879-1770. Visit www.nassaufh.com to sign the family's guest book.